May 1, 2006 — Editor's Note: Dupuytren's contracture is a progressively debilitating hand disease that involves an abnormal thickening and contracture of tough tissue in the palm, causing the fingers ...

Dupuytrens Contracture is a condition in which a person's fingers bend toward the palm and cannot be fully extended. The condition can make working, and even daily functioning, difficult. Dr. Tom ...

Because of the increased risk of complications and potential for recurrence associated with invasive surgical techniques, there has been renewed interest in simple fasciotomy to treat flexion ...

The Aug. 14 Metro article on Dupuytren's contracture, "Rare hand disease spurs global, high-tech brainstorming," made no mention of needle aponeurotomy, a simple, effective, low-pain procedure ...

DEAR DR. GOTT: I am a 70-year-old male. I have developed Dupuytren's contracture in my left hand, affecting the little finger. My hand doctor told me it is stage one and recommended surgery. I am ...

What is Dupuytren’s Contracture / Viking’s Disease? Dupuytren’s contracture is a medical condition affecting the hands and fingers. It is also known as Morbus Dupuytren and in slang terms "Viking ...

The study also showed that if the contracture was corrected to 0˚ to 5˚ of flexion, recurrence rates were significantly lower and required no additional therapy. 12 In addition, most patients maintain ...